The Firefly
After a small girl is kidnapped by a travelling circus, her heartbroken parents put their trust in their daughter’s young friend, who quickly catches up with the villainous travellers. But however hard the children try, they cannot escape, and as the years pass they are forced to accept their new, hard life on the road. Then one day, a fresh opportunity presents itself. (stumfilm.dk)
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Ildfluen |
| Year | 1913 |
| Country | Denmark |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Einar Zangenberg |
| Runtime | 47 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its drama through stark contrasts between innocence and cruelty, relies on expressive pantomime and close-ups to convey emotion, and explores themes of loss and forced adaptation.
What lingers after viewing is the haunting tension of captivity and the fragile hope for escape, all communicated through the silent language of early cinema. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Einar Zangenberg
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In dim light with a subtle piano score, as silent cinema intended.
🎭 Cast
Alfi Zangenberg
Grevinde Krag
Johanne Fritz-Petersen
Lillian, grevinde Krags datter
Lilian Zangenberg
Lillian, grevinde Krags datter som barn
Einar Zangenberg
Rudi, forpagtersøn
Sophus Erhardt
Baron Silber
William Bewer
Mikael, zigøjner
Ella La Cour
Zolan, Mikaels kone
Richard Christensen
Wulff, artistagent
Emma Wiehe
Ansat hos grevinden
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